Dudes Touch Each Other All the Time
Indian men aren’t afraid to show their affection to one another. In our country, we might think that guys hugging would be weird, and we don’t mean just slapping in and going in for a quick hug and a pat on the back with a closed fist, either.
If you see two Indian men walking while holding hands, you have to realize that their social customs aren’t the same as yours. Another example is seeing guys ride bikes with passengers sitting in front of them, with their bodies pressed tightly against each other. Sure, it sounds (and looks) strange from the viewpoint of an ex-pat, but when in Rome, y’know?